Fleet Program Manager

Wurth Industry North America; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays (10)

Leave after 1 year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America is seeking a seasoned Fleet Manager to develop and implement a standardized fleet program across the organization. You will oversee vehicle lifecycle from acquisition to disposal, establish standards, and drive cost-efficient practices while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance and IT to align decisions, manage telematics and reporting systems, build dashboards, monitor costs, and lead sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or related field, or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in fleet management, transportation, logistics or related program management.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, transportation processes, vendor management and supply chain practices.
• Experience with fleet management systems, telematics, data analytics, budgeting, procurement and performance reporting preferred.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a standardized fleet program with policies and controls.
• Coordinate vehicle lifecycle management from acquisition to disposal.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, Safety, Finance and IT to align fleet decisions.
• Identify, implement and maintain telematics and reporting systems.
• Develop and manage the fleet budget and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop driver onboarding and training processes.
• Support sustainability initiatives like fuel efficiency and electrification.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and management updates for fleet performance.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership influence

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or related field

Tools

Fleet management systems

Telematics

Budgeting

Procurement

Job description

• Develop, implement and maintain a standardized fleet program, including policies, procedures, governance and controls for the safe, efficient and cost-effective utilization of vehicles.
• Coordinate the vehicle lifecycle management process, including vehicle specifications, acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, replacement and disposal.
  Establish program requirements and operating standards that support compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements, company policies and environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, Procurement, Information Technology and operating companies to ensure fleet decisions are aligned, documented and adopted.
• Identify, implement and maintain fleet management, telematics and reporting systems that improve automation, visibility, data quality and decision-making.
  Create and manage the fleet procurement process, including vehicle specifications, sourcing, standardization, contract requirements and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Identify, manage and negotiate with vehicle, maintenance, fuel, telematics and other service providers that support a consistent fleet program across the Group.
  Develop and manage the fleet budget, forecast program costs and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, service or compliance.
  Monitor vehicle maintenance, downtime, fuel and energy usage, utilization and related operating costs; implement corrective actions and process improvements as needed
• Develop and maintain driver onboarding, training and qualification processes that promote safe driving practices and compliance with company requirements.
• Support the development and execution of fleet sustainability initiatives, including fuel-efficiency improvements, emissions reduction and vehicle electrification opportunities
• Develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards and management updates to assess fleet performance, utilization, safety, cost and program effectiveness.
• Coordinate fleet audits, issue resolution, corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives; maintain appropriate records and documentation.
  Provide guidance to internal teams on fleet utilization, vehicle selection, safety, maintenance, vendor performance and program requirements.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a related field – or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in fleet management, transportation, logistics or related program management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, transportation processes, vendor management and supply chain practices.
• Experience with fleet management systems, telematics, data analytics, budgeting, procurement and performance reporting preferred.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

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